Verdict
2010 Audi A5: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2010 Audi A5 — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Fewer reported complaints than most sedan.
Owners filed 50 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 65% of 2010 sedans. Air Bags leads the reports (58%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2010 sedans, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
50
Reports to NHTSA, 2010
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
23
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 65% of 2010 sedans
The bar is this car's percentile among 2010 sedans by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Air Bags issues lead owner complaints (58% of 50 reports), followed by engine (16%).
+ 4 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 50 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11172847, ODI 11160535, ODI 11084942, ODI 11084299, ODI 11075393.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2010 Audi A5 2-DR w/SAB NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
- Not rated
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A5 Cabriolet | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 23 | 30 | 26 |
| A5 quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 22 | 30 | 25 |
| A5 quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 21 | 27 | 23 |
| A5 Cabriolet quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 20 | 26 | 23 |
| A5 quattro | 3.2L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 18 | 27 | 21 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2010 Audi A5: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2010 Audi A5?
Owners filed 50 NHTSA complaints about the 2010 Audi A5 — fewer complaints than 65% of comparable 2010 sedans, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2010 Audi A5?
The most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (58% of complaints) and engine (16%).
How many recalls does the 2010 Audi A5 have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2010 Audi A5 as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Audi A5 get?
The EPA rates the 2010 Audi A5 between 21 and 26 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.